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Donovan Mitchell's trade links to the New York Knicks are in full swing again after previous reports indicated that the Knicks have re-engaged negotiations with the Utah Jazz. The 25-year-old has added more fire to the flame after he was spotted in Rucker Park, one of the most iconic basketball spots in New York City, on Wednesday.
Mitchell posted a photo of himself hanging out with some kids at the park. The Jazz star was clearly having quite the timeĀ (h/t ClutchPoints on Twitter):
Donovan Mitchell is for the kids š
(via @spidadmitchell/ IG) pic.twitter.com/lYXeYUnZEW
ā ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 19, 2022
A couple of months back, Mitchell, who is a New York native, announced a partnership between his shoe sponsor, Adidas, and Rucker Park. It seems like his recent appearance on the world-renowned basketball spot is part of the marketing efforts for this aforementioned tie-up.
Iām excited to officially announce the partnership between #RuckerParkStreetball and @adidashoops. Rucker Park has a great impact on the community and I canāt wait to see them with #teamadidas. This summer is going to be š„!! pic.twitter.com/fXARBf1ust
ā Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) June 2, 2022
Donovan Mitchell was also seen rubbing elbows with hip-hop icon Fat Joe, who himself is a native of South Bronx:
Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell at Rucker Park filming the dunk contest š pic.twitter.com/KQebFuIonE
ā Jennifer X. Williams (@JenXperience) August 19, 2022
Fat Joe himself could not help but talk up Mitchell's links to the Knicks, even going as far as saying that the people of New York have spoken:
āI haven't seen the Park this exciting in years. It brings back the golden years,ā he said. āā¦ I'm here to see Donovan Mitchell. It's insane. If only he could become a Knick. New York has answered āthey want Donovan Mitchell to be a Knick. You see the people. They out here.ā
@FatJoe: "I haven't seen [Rucker] Park this exciting in years. It brings back the golden yearsā¦ I may even see Donovan Mitchellāit's insane. If only he could become a Knickā¦ New York has answeredāthey want Donovan Mitchell to be a Knick. You see the peopleāthey out here." pic.twitter.com/FNp7M758r1
ā Jennifer X. Williams (@JenXperience) August 19, 2022
It's clear that the Jazz want to trade Mitchell, and there's also no denying that the All-Star shooting guard has an affinity for his hometown. Could it now be just a matter of time before a blockbuster trade deal is announced?
